Best Elementary Education Schools Near Norwalk, CT (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Norwalk, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $42,432 to $55,424 per year for indexed programs. Norwalk has a population of about 91,375. Median household income is $105,301 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Middle School Teacher at a median $93,610 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Elementary Education Schools to Norwalk

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Norwalk, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Norwalk city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Norwalk. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT 9.1 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $88,794
Avg net price $48,095/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT 12.5 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,323
Avg net price $27,807/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Western Connecticut State University

Danbury, CT 19.8 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,115
Avg net price $17,604/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 28.9 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,043
Avg net price $20,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT 34.5 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,759
Avg net price $40,675/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT 52.4 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,562
Avg net price $16,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, CT 58.4 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,908
Avg net price $27,989/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Mitchell College

New London, CT 70.5 miles from Norwalk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,115
Avg net price $30,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut elementary education page.

Elementary Education Wages Near Norwalk

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Elementary School Teacher $80,600
Middle School Teacher $93,610
Secondary School Teacher $80,970
Teaching Assistant $38,110

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Norwalk at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 91,375 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $105,301 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 44.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited elementary education schools are near Norwalk, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Norwalk. The closest is Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT (9.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Long Island University (22.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying elementary education roles in Connecticut?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles in Connecticut are: Middle School Teacher ($93,610), Secondary School Teacher ($80,970), Elementary School Teacher ($80,600). Wages for Norwalk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stamford instead of Norwalk?

Stamford, CT is 7.2 miles from Norwalk and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Norwalk an affordable place to study elementary education?

Norwalk’s median household income of $105,301 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norwalk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Norwalk

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Norwalk:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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